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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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